The measurements of retinal layers were performed using a Spectralis HRA + OCT device (Heidelberg Engineering, Germany) with several adaptions for rodents.22 The analysis and scanning protocols are described elsewhere11 (link),23 and in the eMethods, links.lww.com/NXI/A706, in line with the APOSTEL recommendations.24 (link) Visual function analysis was performed with a testing chamber and OptoMotry software from CerebralMechanics, Canada, as previously described23 ,25 (link) and explained in detail in the eMethods, links.lww.com/NXI/A706.